Climate Summary
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| Freemansburg, Pennsylvania Climate Summary General Climate • Humid subtropical climate (Köppen classification: Cfa)
• Warm summers and mild winters
• Ample precipitation year-round Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 53.9°F (12.2°C) • Average Summer Temperature (June-August) 74.4°F (23.6°C) • Average Winter Temperature (December-February) 32.1°F (0.1°C) • Record High Temperature 102°F (38.9°C) • Record Low Temperature -15°F (-26.1°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 44.5 inches (113.0 cm) • Average Monthly Precipitation (Wettest Month) 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in July • Average Monthly Precipitation (Driest Month) 2.9 inches (7.4 cm) in February • Average Number of Precipitation Days 114 days per year Snowfall • Average Annual Snowfall 22.7 inches (57.7 cm) • Average Number of Snowfall Days 16 days per year Other Climate Data • Average Relative Humidity 71% • Average Wind Speed 10.2 mph (16.4 km/h) • Average Number of Sunny Days 205 days per year Climate Trends • Increasing temperatures over the past century
• More frequent and intense precipitation events
• Decreasing snowfall amounts Additional Notes • Freemansburg is located in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania.
• The climate is influenced by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains.
• The area is known for its mild winters and comfortable summers. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Freemansburg is situated on the banks of the Monocacy Creek, which was once a major transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers. • The area is home to a diverse ecosystem, including the Monocacy Creek Valley, which supports a variety of plant and animal species. Science • Freemansburg was a center of iron production in the 19th century. The Thomas Iron Works, founded in 1854, played a significant role in the development of the American iron industry. • The borough is also home to the Lehigh Valley Health Network's Center for Health Sciences, a leading medical research and education institution. Personalities • Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, a prominent Lutheran minister and botanist, established the first Lutheran church in Freemansburg in 1745. • John Fries, a German immigrant and ironworker, led a rebellion against the federal government in 1799. He was convicted of treason but later pardoned by President John Adams. • Dr. Thomas C. Edwards, a prominent physician and abolitionist, lived in Freemansburg and played a key role in the Underground Railroad. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.National Canal Museum - This museum tells the story of the Lehigh Canal, which was built in the early 1800s to transport coal from the anthracite region of Pennsylvania to Philadelphia. The museum has exhibits on the canal's history, construction, and operation, as well as a collection of canal boats and other artifacts. 2.Jacobsburg Historical Society - This society preserves and interprets the history of Jacobsburg, a Moravian community that was founded in 1740. The society has a museum with exhibits on the history of Jacobsburg, as well as a library and archives. 3.Air Products Town Square - This is a public square in the center of Freemansburg. The square is home to a number of shops, restaurants, and cafes, as well as a fountain and a gazebo. |
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